REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager
SUPERVISES: N/A
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Prepares month end closing journal entries and general ledger (GL) account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in account balances.
Assists senior accounting personnel with preparation and compilation of monthly and year-end financial reporting support schedules for all Austal USA entities.
Prepares reports and supporting documentation for account reconciliations.
Assist with tagging and tracking of fixed assets.
Coordinates and liaisons with external and internal auditors/reviewers to ensure compliance with proper reporting requirements and deadlines.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by Finance Management.
Maintains written policy and procedures for area of responsibility.
Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with 0-3 years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or corporate accounting, required.
Proficient computer and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, IFRS, GAAP and CAS.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations with attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail, organization skills a must.
Flexible and has the capability to deliver results in a fast paced, and high-volume environment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Detail oriented with a high degree of personal accountability.
Ability to go in the shipyard, including off-site warehouse(s) and Austal’s West Campus, and conduct interviews. This includes physically climbing stairs and moving safely through constructions areas on and off vessels.
TOOLS: N/A
DIRECTION EXERCISED: Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and a variety of complicated tasks.
DISCRETION EXERCISED: Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and a variety of complicated tasks.
LIAISES WITH: Personnel from all departments to include management, external auditors, DCAA auditors.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, +90dB.
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 0–3 years of experience in a related accounting or finance field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, IFRS, GAAP, and CAS
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and organizations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in shipyards, warehouses, construction areas, and on vessels, including climbing stairs
- Manufacturing or corporate accounting experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance if required by position responsibilities
- Proof of US Person Status
- At least 18 years of age
- Willingness to submit to drug screening and background check
Austal USA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Austal USA and has not been reviewed or approved by Austal USA.
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Affordable Benefits — Health-insurance costs are widely characterized as manageable, and the health benefits are described as solid. This supports overall value for many employees, particularly in production and shipyard roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and paid time off are part of the core package and appear broadly available. These elements contribute meaningfully to total rewards alongside steady hours and overtime opportunities.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Paid, post-hire training and certification programs are offered to build skills and can lead to higher pay. This career-linked development is positioned as a pathway to improve earnings over time.
Austal USA Insights
What We Do
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 27 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America
